Senior HR Advisor - FTC till March 2027

Wolverhampton Interim £38,000 - £44,746 per year View Job Description
We're supporting a large higher‑education organisation to recruit a Senior HR Adviser to play a key role in delivering high‑quality employee relations and organisational change support across the institution. This is a hands‑on role, working closely with HR Business Partners and managers to support consultation, restructures, absence management and complex ER casework within a highly governed, policy‑driven environment.Based in Wolverhampton.
  • Supporting organisational change, consultation and complex ER
  • Fixed‑term role until March 2027

About Our Client



We're supporting a large higher‑education organisation to recruit a Senior HR Adviser to play a key role in delivering high‑quality employee relations and organisational change support across the institution.

This is a hands‑on role, working closely with HR Business Partners and managers to support consultation, restructures, absence management and complex ER casework within a highly governed, policy‑driven environment. Based in Wolverhampton on 2 days a week in the office.

Job Description

  • Supporting organisational change programmes, including consultation meetings and business case development
  • Managing a varied ER caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, dignity at work and capability matters
  • Advising and coaching managers on the application of HR policies and procedures
  • Supporting and advising hearing panels at formal stages
  • Proactively managing absence and fixed‑term contract processes
  • Supporting redeployment activity and workforce change initiatives
  • Contributing to HR policy development and continuous improvement
  • Working collaboratively across HR Operations, ER and HRBP teams



The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience in an HR Adviser
  • Strong background in employee relations and organisational change
  • Confident coaching and advising managers in complex, sensitive situations
  • Comfortable working in a public sector or higher‑education environment
  • A pragmatic, resilient and customer‑focused HR professional



What's on Offer

  • Fixed‑term contract until March 2027
  • Salary: £44,746
  • Opportunity to support meaningful change within a complex organisation
  • Collaborative HR team environment with varied and impactful work
  • Based in Wolverhampton on 2 days a week in the office.



If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys hands‑on ER work and supporting managers through change, this is a strong opportunity to make a real impact.

Contact
Naima Hussain
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7004809
Phone number
+44 121 230 9366

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
HR Advisor
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Wolverhampton
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Naima Hussain
Consultant phone
+44 121 230 9366
Job reference
JN-042026-7004809